Fiji

Compared to that which played against Wales, it was a different Springbok side which turned out against Fiji today, the world champions seemed to have transformed to their old efficient selves in a space of just six days

With a slightly changed line up, the world champions are going onto their second world cup battle with knowledge that the opposition has it in for them.

Fiji, as expected, got off to a winning start against Pool D's wooden spoon favourites Namibia in comfortable if unspectacular fashion.

However as two thirds of the Pacific Islanders they represent a significant part of rugby's global heritage, and certainly two of the most potentially exciting and neutrals' favourites at the tournament

There is a large and persuasive school of thought that sport, like religion, is something to be seen as an entity entirely separate to politics

Soane Tonga'uiha is one of the most effective props in the Aviva Premiership today. A potent attack threat, a strong runner with soft hands and assured in the loose